Project Sky-Link (FE/25/5443038808): A GIS & Drone-tech build for Digital Inclusion. Utilizing aerial data capture and secure data auditing to bridge the "Digital Blind Spot" in Nigeria. Accelerating infrastructure planning for telecommunications providers through high-precision spatial mapping.
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Project Sky-Link (FE/25/5443038808): A GIS & Drone-tech build for Digital Inclusion. Utilizing aerial data capture and secure data auditing to bridge the "Digital Blind Spot" in Nigeria. Accelerating infrastructure planning for telecommunications providers through high-precision spatial mapping.
PROJECT BRIEF: SKY-LINK DIGITAL
MAPPING
FELLOW NAME: Boss Monday
FELLOW ID: FE/25/5443038808
COHORT: NextGen Fellowship
TECHNICAL TRACK: Cybersecurity / Computer Science
IMPACT PILLAR: Digital Inclusion
1. THE PROBLEM: THE "DIGITAL BLIND SPOT"
Despite rapid urban growth in Nigeria, millions of citizens remain "digitally invisible."
Existing satellite imagery is often outdated or low-resolution, making it impossible for
telecommunications providers and government agencies like NITDA to accurately plan fiber
optic routes or cell tower placements. This "Digital Blind Spot" creates a massive barrier to
internet expansion, leaving entire communities excluded from the digital economy.
2. TARGET USERS
Telecommunications Companies: To identify precise "line-of-sight" paths for
microwave and fiber deployment.
Government Agencies (NITDA/FMCIDE): To identify underserved regions
requiring urgent digital intervention.
Urban Planners: To utilize real-time spatial data for organized community
infrastructure development.
3. THE BUILD (TOOLS & METHODOLOGY)
Project Sky-Link leverages a hybrid of hardware and software to create high-fidelity
Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
Data Acquisition: High-speed Drones equipped for 4K Photography and
Videography to capture real-time "ground truth."
Processing: Windows-based workstations utilizing professional GIS software to layer
visual data over digital grids.
Security & Integrity: Applying Cybersecurity principles and Data Auditing
(refined in healthcare IT environments) to ensure all mapping data is tamper-proof
and accessed only by authorized stakeholders.
Collaboration Tools …